Fabricator Welder – Manufacturing

Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
Pay Rate: Up to £16.86 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Working Pattern: Compressed working fortnight – every Friday off from day one!

About the Role

JDR Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Fabricator Welder to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing facility based in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual looking for long-term career prospects within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will undertake both light and heavy fabrication, working with a range of materials including high-strength steels and aluminium.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out light and heavy fabrication to engineering specifications.

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on a variety of materials.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Fabricate and assemble components to strict quality standards.

• Inspect completed work and identify welding defects.

• Work collaboratively with production, engineering and quality teams.

• Follow health, safety and quality procedures.

• Maintain excellent standards of work quality and productivity.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Valid EN ISO 9606-1 TIG welding certification, covering multiple joints and positions in high-strength steels.

• Experience and ability to weld aluminium.

• Level 2 NDT Liquid Penetrant Inspection certification (CSWIP or PCN).

• Previous fabrication and welding experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £16.86 per hour, depending on experience.

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects.

• Every Friday off from the start of your temporary contract – giving you an excellent work-life balance.

• Established and supportive manufacturing environment.

• Opportunities for further training and professional development.

• Career progression opportunities following successful permanent placement.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Fabricator Welder looking for a new opportunity with excellent working hours and the potential for permanent employment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today through JDR Recruitment to find out more.

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JDR Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this temporary-to-permanent vacancy.